3fit

Definition of FIT

a: a sudden violent attack of a disease (as epilepsy) especially when marked by convulsions or unconsciousness :paroxysm

b: a sudden but transient attack of a physical disturbance

2

: a sudden burst or flurry (as of activity) <cleaned the whole house in a fit of efficiency>

3

: an emotional reaction (as in anger or frustration) <has a fit when I show up late>

— by fits or by fits and starts or in fits and starts

: in an impulsive and irregular manner <construction proceeded by fits and starts>

Origin of FIT

Middle English, from Old English fitt strife

First Known Use: circa 1541

4fit

verb

: to be the right size and shape for (someone or something)

: to go into or through a particular space

: to cause (something) to go into or through a particular space

fit·tedorfitfit·ting

Full Definition of FIT

transitive verb

1

a: to be suitable for or to : harmonize with

barchaic: to be seemly or proper for <it fits us then to be as provident as fear may teach us — Shakespeare>

2

a: to conform correctly to the shape or size of <it doesn't fit me anymore>

b (1): to insert or adjust until correctly in place <fit the mechanism into the box>(2): to make or adjust to the right shape and size <fitting the jacket to the customer>(3): to measure for determining the specifications of something to be worn by <fitted him for a new suit>